Name
ST_NRings — Returns the number of rings in a polygonal geometry.
Synopsis
integer ST_NRings(geometry geomA);
Description
If the geometry is a polygon or multi-polygon returns the number of rings. Unlike NumInteriorRings, it counts the outer rings as well.
This function supports 3d and will not drop the z-index.
This method supports Circular Strings and Curves.
Examples
SELECT ST_NRings(geom) As Nrings, ST_NumInteriorRings(geom) As ninterrings FROM (SELECT ST_GeomFromText('POLYGON((1 2, 3 4, 5 6, 1 2))') As geom) As foo; nrings | ninterrings --------+------------- 1 | 0 (1 row)